Wondering if Photoshop is essential for designers? It is the industry standard, offering fast color changes, detailed rendering, efficient layer management, and powerful selection tools. Master Photoshop to communicate your ideas clearly and create impressive presentations. Ready to elevate your design skills? Start exploring Photoshop’s benefits...
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We all know about Brainstorming.I was thinking about using this creative drawing session with the “Doodle-Storm” technique.Try, and send me yours by email at choutac@thedesignsketchbook.com! It’s a real pleasure to get absorbed by the “Doodle-Storm” session – Drawing some free form of an Earphone.I didn’t give myself a time limit (I had the whole...
In design sketching, it’s essential to know how to represent ideas fast, especially during the preliminary phase of research of a project. We are not yet looking for “sexy drawings”. We want to allocate more time at thinking, and multiply the number of sketches. Less time we spend for one sketch, more sketches we’ll be able to produce. So instead...
Boost the expressiveness and accuracy of your drawing lines using 6 essential tips. Discover how regular speed, ghost drawing, and practicing with a ballpoint pen can elevate your sketches, whether working traditionally or digitally.
Kickstart your sketching challenge with proven motivation techniques. Learn how to overcome distractions, embrace imperfections, and maintain artistic focus from Day 1 of the Roll of Paper Challenge—perfect for aspiring product designers and concept artists.
For a student, buying the Wacom Cintiq is most of the time a dream. It was so expensive. Let me tell you more about the alternative Wacom product I used to have. However, note that it seems to be tricky to find a retailer if you don’t live in Japan. The Wacom tablet I get cheaper than a Cintiq Below, is a picture of my previous Wacom screen...
Explore Chou-Tac Chung’s top 7 sketching pens for 2025. From ballpoint to felt tip and markers, find out which pens deliver the best flow, precision, and comfort to enhance your industrial design sketches.
Learn to infuse your concept art engines with life by studying human and animal anatomy. This guide inspires product designers to create dynamic, soulful designs that go beyond mechanical forms.
Using reference pictures is a powerful way to improve your concept art sketches. Don’t shy away from references—they help you gain accuracy and inspire creativity. Ready to boost your sketching skills with smart referencing? Start using references effectively today!
Learn essential tips for drawing sneakers with accurate proportions and proper shoe terminology. This guide helps designers build confident sketches and enhance their sneaker design skills.


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